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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1990
Page
3
U S lawmakers urge a diplomatic path before war with Iraq. Rep Les Aspin and Sen Bob Dole press for renewed talks, noting Iraqi flexibility and the public’s desire to exhaust peace options. Rep Lee Hamilton expects intense diplomacy as January 15 nears. Congress convenes briefly then recesses.
Eleven protesters affiliated with the DC Coalition Against the US in the Middle East were arrested after scaling the White House north fence and throwing red ink into a fountain. Former priest Philip Berrigan was among those detained. 29 others not on grounds were not charged. Bush was at Camp David during the incident.
Vice President Dan Quayle told Marines near the Kuwaiti border that patience risks appeasement and could let Saddam Hussein prevail in the Gulf crisis. On a morale mission, he visited Third Marine Aircraft Wing and the Fort Bliss cavalry unit, noting Saudi assurances of more support to the anti-Iraq coalition.
Northern Ohio Associates contests a tax ruling with the Ohio Board of Taxations after a controversial deal involving a General Motors plant. Maynards Industries built a 21 percent NY partnership for 750000 before selling the plant and assets for 13.8 million to Maynards, then to Northern Ohio Associates for 4.1 million. Evergreen Group seeks a cut in assessed value from 3 million to 2.4 million, a move denied and now headed to the tax board.
Fire and smoke damage to the fieldhouse requires replacement. Firefighter Karl Weber sustained a slight shoulder injury while removing insulation. Athletic Director Mark McGuire noted past smoke damage from a birds nest blocking the oil heater flue.
Lorain County and surrounding areas faced heavy flooding as the Black and Vermilion rivers rose high. Homes and yards flooded, roads closed, and crews worked overnight. In Valley View, Cuya hoga River swelled to near 22 feet forcing evacuations with boats aiding moves to safety.
Los Angeles authorities say they stopped a local pencil necked pimply faced street gang planning to kill police due to drug operations in the San Fernando Valley. Three alleged members were arrested and two rifles, a handgun and 163 rounds seized.
The Procrastinators Club released its 1990 predictions a day early, claiming decades of accuracy. President Les Waas touts the group as the most reliable forecaster, noting 8500 members and a potential half million not yet joined.
Local residents are invited to Aqua Marine Resort on Miller Road for a 1990 to 1991 New Year event. The walleye will be lowered at 11 30 p m as a trout imitation and a 1991 sign lights at docking point. Organizers expect the largest party yet.
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